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Tensions in Eastern Europe have escalated once again as Russian forces executed two cross-border assaults inside northern Ukraine, prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to declare a "new wave of counteroffensive actions", by Russia. The developments mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations, raising concerns about the potential for further violence and destabilization in the region.

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A second senior Russian Defense Ministry official was arrested on bribery charges, officials said Tuesday, days after President Vladimir Putin replaced the defense minister in a Cabinet shake-up that fueled expectations of more purges at the ministry.

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In a quiet corner of a Berlin library, the tranquility was shattered by an unexpected act of violence. Franziska Giffey, a former mayor of the German capital and currently serving as a senator, found herself at the center of a disturbing incident. As she browsed the bookshelves, a man struck her from behind, aiming blows at her head and neck.

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In a powerful display of dissent, thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets to voice their opposition to a government bill that has raised concerns about stifling free speech. The proposed legislation, which opponents argue could muzzle critics, arrives just ahead of crucial parliamentary elections.

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In a courtroom adorned with portraits of stern-faced judges and shelves stacked with dusty legal tomes, the fate of Luis Rubiales hangs in the balance. The former head of the Spanish Football Association (FA) stands accused of a crime that defies convention: a kiss.

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King Charles III has made a significant decision by handing over a senior military role to his son, Prince William. The ceremony took place at the Army Aviation Centre in Hampshire.

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Diplomats of the said on Wednesday that the EU is considering expanding its sanctions against Moscow over the war in Ukraine to target Russia's liquefied natural gas sector.